Bicycle Mechanic Apprenticeship

Maintain Bike Hire Fleet, Learn to Ride Fleet, GCSE Fleet, Adapted Bikes & Coaching MTBs & BMXs Manage Booqable system & oversee bike hire process  Oversee the spare parts ordering process  Maintain accurate records of bike maintenance tasks across all fleets  Input to the trail and bmx track maintenance Working with the Facilities Manager and CDM to ensure all bikes are safely and securely stored Complete Cytech Level 2 & Level 3 technical courses. (15 days in total) 

Training:
18 months + (up to 3 months) for End Point Assessment Dedicated performance coach Remote (but the apprentice will have to attend a training centre to complete Cytech qualifications)

Training Outcome:

Potential for this to become a P/T or F/T role managing all the Bike assets, dependant on how much recreational cycling continues to grow. 

Employer Description:

Cyclopark is a health and wellbeing charity in Gravesend, Kent, on a mission to get people moving more on two feet and two wheels. Our purpose is to address health inequalities, particularly in the local area, and discover hidden talent through the operation of our award-winning charity.

Locally with 42% of Year 6 children overweight, 1 in 3 adults inactive, life expectancy differing by up to 14 years between wards and two wards falling within the top 10% most deprived in England, we offer a wide range of Ride (Cycling), Fitness and Play activities, including over 5,000 for free, to provide a community hub that drives positive change.

Our ride activities are on two, three and four wheels and include our inspirational Cyclo4All inclusive cycling programme with the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, coaching for all levels of rider from Learn2Ride to GB representatives as well as rock up and ride recreational cycling.

Our Vision is to provide a community hub that drives positive change in our communities. We want people to be able to access excellent facilities no matter their ability or background. We hope to inspire people to get moving for pleasure as well as discovering hidden talent 

Our Mission is to provide outstanding experiences that support all ages and abilities to get moving on two feet and two wheels.

 

Working Hours :
Number of Hours: 30 Lunch break length: 30 mins (paid) . Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (4 days) Start Time: 09:00 Finish Time: 16:30. OR Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (5 days) Start Time: 09:00 Finish Time: 15:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience